Patronage Clash Reflects Editorial Feud Over Patronage
The People's Journal editor faces criticism as Democrats argue over federal patronage. The piece names Tilman allies seeking posts, including W. C. Benet and others, and urges balanced rewards to both sides of the factional split while urging fair treatment from President Cleveland.
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People’s Journal
Cleveland
Tillman
Mr. Cleveland
United States
W. C. Benet
Plim
Stingarne Wilson
Spartanburg
Robert Aldrich
Dornwell
Josiah Doar
Georgetown
Chicago
Esp. Perry
Greenville
Willmanite
Reenia
County Chairman faces pressure over People's Party support
A public letter from Dr. J. Jonson declares readiness to resign if party supporters demand it. The message accuses Mr. Johnston of premature use of his name for the People's Party ticket and calls for reaffirmation or return to Democratic lines. It notes Pickens County voters criticizing his leadership and hints at a possible new South Carolina daily Prohibition paper and cabinet talk involving Hemphill.
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People's Party
J. Jonson
People's Journal
Johnston
Pickens County
Democratic Party
Mr. Johnston
Thanksgiving Proclamation Amid Confusion and Festive Rhetoric
The text mixes political names and dates as a President Harrison Thanksgiving order is noted. It references Pee Weesi, Rads, Walker W. Krussell, and an “entire J conservative vote” with ambiguous meaning. A vague holiday notice appears with no clear event or outcome.
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Pee Weesi
Rads
Walker W. Krussell
Harrison
Thanksgiving faith and national prayer move a divided nation
A column urges universal thanksgiving and public prayer reflecting on the United States as a Christian nation. It contrasts national piety with domestic discord, calling for sincere confession, unity in faith, and communal worship led by reverent action and praise.
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Washington
George
United States
Reforming Sheriff Prerogatives Sparsely Praised by the Public
A discussion in the Legislature considers taking jail diet duties from sheriffs and transferring them to county commissioners. The proposal cites 30 cents daily per prisoner versus a claimed 15 cents cost and argues for broader salary cuts to officials distant from the people, warning against harming thirty four citizens without aid to any.
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Evil in debt law warns creditors and debtors alike
A harsh critique of debt collection in court, arguing the legal system protects debtors with homestead rights and family stability while creditors struggle for payment. The speaker laments liens and mortgages as the only path to aid, urging reform to prevent courts from crushing lenders.
Rich Garnet Deposits Spark Greenville Mining Venture
Mineralogist J Mauldin reports garnet veins and feldspar rich ore near Paris mountain Walkersville and Gilders Creek. The Gilder's Creek Mining Company formed with 100000 capital plans early mining with 25 to 30 crews, shipping gems to New York and Europe, and possibly building a railroad to the mine.
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J. ©. Mauldin
Nndoe
Paris
Walkersville
Cilder's Creek
Gilder’s Creek
Mivaldin
New York
Europe
Mauldin
Ile
Greenville News
Spoils Rain On Victory as Citizens Scramble for Posts
A late 19th century political rumination notes Democrats winning Presidency House and Senate, rapid spoils distribution, and a rush for patronage. It mentions clubs around Cleveland Stevenson Sheppard Orr, official endorsements, petitions, and delays until March 4. Also references a correction on a vote count at Dacusville and potential university reforms.
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House
Senate
Ollahoma
Cleveland
Stevenson
Sheppard
Orr
Harely Dow
Elbert County Vote Coincidence Across Generations
In 1840 Elbert County Georgia backed William Harrison with a 999 majority for president. Fifty two years later in 1892 the county gave a 90 vote majority against his grandson Benjamin Harrison. The Register notes this striking coincidence.
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Elbert County
Georgia
William HH. Tarrison
Benjamin Harison
Register
Columbia News notes calm start to new legislature
A Cortana dispatch reports Columbia opens with few crowds as new members settle in. Governor's annual message expected soon after organization, touching prohibition and state finances while lawmakers set to organize quickly.
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Tra B. Jones
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W. Vance
Dr. Pope
Senate
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P. Boozer
Edgefield
Kershaw
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Meanets Fcm
Bershaow
Ernest Gary
Ragefield
South Carina College
Mayfield
Laurens County
Greenville
Jarvizan
Scuard
W. A. Neal
Anderson
Jno
R. Larrison
Neal
A. J. ¥. Tumaniter
Register
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J. W.G
Willing to Try Us and Dems Cast Loyalty Signals
The letter discusses civil discourse and political alignment with Democrats. It notes W. A. Hanuron and Prof. W. W. Dixon supporting the Democratic ticket. Dixon, a Blacksburg school superintendent, reportedly left his post to vote for the full Democratic slate and paid about five dollars to vote.
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W. W. Dixon
Blacksburg
Rock Till
Adjutant General
Trains Between Charleston and Columbia Schedule Notice
Daily 52 and 68 solid trains operate between Charleston and Columbia with timetable details including stops at Owens, Henderson, and Spartanburg. The notice lists departure and arrival times, station names, and is signed by Emerson assistant general passenger agent and manager.
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Keenwood
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Spartanburg
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